Australian rules footballer
Charlie Brown | |||
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Brown during his Collingwood career | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Charles Wilson Brown | ||
Date of birth | 30 April 1896 | ||
Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 9 April 1956(1956-04-09) (aged 59) | ||
Place of death | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Balmain | ||
Debut | Round 1, 6 May 1916, Collingwood vs. Richmond, at Punt Rd | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1916–1923 | Collingwood | 107 (2) | |
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Charles Wilson Brown (30 April 1896 – 9 April 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Brown played juniors with Balmain Junior Football Club in the Victorian Metropolitan Football League.
Brown played as a defender over eight seasons for Collingwood in the VFL. In his second season, Brown won a premiership with Collingwood in their Grand Final win over Fitzroy.
References
- "Charlie W. Brown". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- AFL Tables – Charlie Brown Statistics
Collingwood Football Club 1917 VFL premiers | |
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Collingwood 9.20 (74) defeated Fitzroy 5.9 (39), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
Coach: McHale |
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